Teddy Roosevelt: “It is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

It is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of American man of whom America can be really proud.

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Republican · New York

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From his essay advocating for a vigorous and engaged life, this passage emphasizes the qualities necessary for an ideal American citizen.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of American man of whom America can be really proud.”